Supreme Court to Rule on Kasibante Bid to Withdraw Election Petition
The Supreme Court is set to deliver its ruling on Thursday regarding an application by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking to withdraw his presidential election petition. In a notice…
New KMP Commander Assumes Office, Pledges Professional and Accountable Policing
ACP Emitu Ezekiel Ebapu has officially taken over as the new Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) Commander, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the leadership of policing operations within…
Finland Contributes €400,000 to Support Reparations for Ongwen Victims
Reparations for victims of former LRA commander Dominic Ongwen have received a significant boost after Finland donated €400,000 (approximately Shs1.7 billion) to the International Criminal Court Trust Fund for Victims.…
Cabinet Confirms LC1, LC2 and Women’s Council Elections Ahead of Presidential Swearing-In
The Cabinet of Uganda has confirmed that elections for LC1, LC2 and Women’s Councils will be conducted between March and April this year, ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in scheduled…
Uganda Declines to Attend European Parliament Session
The Government of Uganda has reportedly declined to send a representative to a session of the European Parliament, despite indications that Uganda’s ambassador in Brussels had been invited to appear.…
PAC Grills Finance Ministry Over Prolonged Acting Appointments
Lawmakers on the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) have raised concerns over the prolonged use of acting appointments in senior positions within the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.…
Makerere University Begins 76th Graduation Ceremony as Over 9,000 Students Celebrate Academic Milestone
Makerere University has officially commenced its 76th graduation ceremony at Freedom Square, marking the start of a week-long celebration that will see thousands of students awarded degrees and diplomas across…
Uganda Announces Visa-Free Travel Deals with Egypt and UAE
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has unveiled new visa-free travel arrangements between Uganda and Egypt, as well as between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates, in a move aimed at…
DR Congo–Burundi Border Crossing Reopens After Two-Month Closure
A key border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi reopened on Monday after more than two months of closure triggered by fighting in eastern Congo, according to…
Tunisian Lawmaker Jailed Over Social Media Posts Mocking President
A Tunisian court has sentenced lawmaker Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison over social media posts that mocked President Kais Saied following recent deadly floods. Saidani was arrested earlier…
